Job Title: Clinical Lab Assistant
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Work Type: Onsite, Shift/Time Zone: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Basic Purpose:
Clinical Lab Assistant performs various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Job Requirements:
Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage, and retrieval.
Preparing reagents and or media in the department.
Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation,and slide preparation)
Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
Clinical Lab Assistant resolves pending lists.
Finds missing samples.
Decontaminates work areas.
Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
Maintains files for department records.
Changes gas cylinders.
Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
Disposes of biohazardous material.
Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical assistant training is helpful.
Math and science courses are preferred.

Work Experience:
None required

Special Requirements:
Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
Must be able to retain information once learned.
Must interact with other coworkers, and internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.

Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:
Leading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world's largest clinical lab database, we offer insights to identify and treat diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and improve healthcare management. Serving millions of patients and healthcare providers worldwide, we're committed to a healthier world, inclusive care, and building value for all stakeholders.

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